The Weirdlife Story Series: Episode 9 - Hermit Rhinoceros
Hickory introduces us to the largest creature to carry a shell on its back. But after Hickory dares to explore one of these homes, he begins to regret it.
Hermit Rhinoceros
How I envy the hermit crab! It is always at home because it carries its shell on its back. And when the hermit crab grows too big for its home, it abandons its shell and finds a new, roomier one.
I, of course, am not strong enough to carry a shell as big as a house on my back. But here, on an island off the coast of Africa, there is a creature strong enough. As I part these leaves, you will see one in the distance. It is carrying a shell so large it could comfortably house a family of four. Meet...the hermit rhinoceros.
My name is Hickory Slick.
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Benefits of reading Weirdlife - Hermit Rhinoceros
Weirdlife is an animal documentary inspired bedtime story series. This short story covers the theme of discovery. Hermit Rhinoceros is written and narrated in the first person. We recommend this story for children with a reading age of 6 - 10 years old.
Who are the main characters in Weirdlife - Hermit Rhinoceros
The main character in The Weirdlife series is Hickory Slick and features a variety of fictional animals. In this episode Hickory introduces us to the hermit rhinoceros.